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Switch Online + Expansion Pack feels like a real deal now

With the promise of paid DLC regular coming to the service, Switch Online + Expansion Pack has a better selling point.
Aloy stands on a mountain in Horizon Forbidden West.

Horizon Forbidden West lets a friend co-pilot the game

Horizon Forbidden West's accessibility features range from basic to being built specifically for the game.
Reveal of a titan in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is coming this September

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was announced during the Nintendo Direct on Wednesday with a release date of September 2022
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a chaotic new spinoff

Nintendo has announced Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, a spinoff title starring the cast of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
A bowler takes the top spot in Nintendo Switch Sports bowling.

Nintendo Switch Sports has a major Wii Sports vibe

Nintendo is finally bringing a sequel to the Wii's breakout title to the Switch.
An old Mario course appears in Mario Kart 8.

Mario Kart 9 isn’t happening yet, but 8 is getting new DLC

Mario Kart 8 will be getting 48 new courses through the end of 2023 as paid DLC.
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The first two Earthbound games are coming to Switch

EarthBound and EarthBound Beginnings are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service.
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No Man’s Sky reaches the final frontier: Nintendo Switch

No Man's Sky was announced as a Nintendo Switch release during the Nintendo Direct livestream.
Kirby becomes a car in Kirby and the Forgotten land.

Kirby And The Forgotten Land turns Kirby into a car

Players can eat all kinds of machinery and absorb their power in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Inkimlings stand together in Splatoon 3 Salmon Run.

Splatoon 3 brings back Salmon Run this summer

Splatoon 3 is seeing the return of Salmon Run mode featuring a new kaiju-sized salmon boss.
Mario kicks a ball into the goal with a backflip.

Mario Strikers: Battle League brings soccer to the Switch

The long-awaited follow-up to the GameCube classic Super Mario Strikers lets eight players battle it out in high-powered soccer matches.
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Effort Levels and grit guide for Pokémon Legends: Arceus

If you're beefing up your team to take on Pokémon Legends: Arceus' most difficult challenges, this guide will cover everything about Effort Levels and grit.
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Everything announced at the February 2022 Nintendo Direct

Did you miss the February 9 Nintendo Direct? Here's every single piece of news from the show.
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Lord of the Rings gaming and movie rights are up for sale

The Lord of the Rings' gaming, movie merchandising, and live event rights are now up for sale.
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The Wolf Among Us 2 will launch in five parts next year

The Wolf Among Us 2 will finally continue Snow White and Bigby's story in 2023.
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EarthBound fans think its creator is teasing Nintendo Direct news

EarthBound/Mother's creator Itoi Shigesato may be teasing a reveal for today's Nintendo Direct.
Soldiers infiltrating building in Modern Warfare.

Activision Blizzard games will stay on PlayStation after all

According to a blog post, Microsoft has committed to Sony that future games will be available on PlayStation beyond any current agreements
The male version of Eivor leading a group of Vikings in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.

The next Assassin’s Creed is an upgraded Valhalla expansion

Assassin's Creed games have a bad habit of leaking, and that clearly hasn't changed.
Jak and Daxter smirk at one another.

Uncharted director is working on a Jak and Daxter adaptation

According to Uncharted director Ruben Fleischer, Sony is adapting Jak and Daxter for film or TV.
Crowd on NPCs in Lost Ark.

A beginner’s guide to Lost Ark: 12 tips and tricks to get started

Lost Ark is an MMORPG filled with unique classes, powerful gear, and several complex mechanics. Here are a few tips to help Lost Ark beginners get started.
City by the sea in Anno 1800.

The best city-building games on PC

The best city-building games represent hundreds of hours of gameplay ranging from designing a modern metropolis to surviving the fallout of a volcanic winter.
A yellow dog swinging with a grappling hook in Grapple Dog.

Grapple Dog feels like a long-lost childhood favorite

Grapple Dog is a warm platformer that reminds me of the Sega Genesis games I grew up loving.
Kirby fishes with a waddle dee in Kirby and the Forgotten Lands.

Nintendo Direct February 2022: How to watch, what to expect

The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 will be 40 minutes long and tackle Switch titles releasing in the first half of this year.
A player posing in a multiplayer Dark Souls 3 session.

Dark Souls PC servers will be down until Elden Ring launches

Bandai Namco and FromSoftware are also ensuring that the exploit that shut down its Dark Souls PC servers won't be found in Elden Ring.
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NFTs should be the least of Nintendo’s priorities right now

Trying to jump into the future by selling NFTs is a bad move for the Big N. Here are three much more impactful ways that the company could modernize instead.
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PlayStation beta test introduces much-needed social tweaks

The new software beta for PS5 and PS4 introduces new features to Game Base and Parties, adds accessibility options, and tweaks the home screen UI.
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Our 5 biggest predictions for the February Nintendo Direct

From Hollow Knight: Silksong to Xenoblade Chronicles 3, here's what we want to see from the February 2022 Nintendo Direct.
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Lost Ark review: Amazon’s new MMO is worth the long haul

Lost Ark brings a lot of content that can be enjoyed without putting any money into the game.
The player character gets nervous while skating down a hill in OlliOlli World's cinematic trailer.

OlliOlli World: 4 tips and tricks for beginners

Keep these four tips in mind, and you'll get off to an exciting start in OlliOlli World.
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Steam Deck battery can drain in under 2 hours in some cases

Depending on what game is being played and the settings it's running at, the Steam Deck's battery life can vary drastically.
Sifu's main character at age 70 in Sifu.

How Sifu’s developers made Kung Fu easy to understand

The attacks in Sifu are easy for players to see and understand thanks to an age-old animation technique.
The OlliOlli World player character grins will grinding down a rail in the OlliOlli World cinematic trailer.

OlliOlli World devs share their perfect skate park recipe

OlliOlli World Senior Designer Sam Robinson reveals why the game's fantastic levels work.
Trevor from Grand Theft Auto V.

Grand Theft Auto V’s enhanced upgrade may not be free

It's not clear how much Grand Theft Auto V will cost when it launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The main characters of Grand Theft Auto V stand side-by-side.

GTA V has sold 160 million units, second only to Minecraft

By Take-Two Interactive's numbers, the entire Grand Theft Auto franchise's sales almost match the Pokemon franchise's sales.
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Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.